Obituaries

Local obituaries for Laurel and surrounding areas.

Kelvin Abdul

Kelvin Abdul

Jun 21, 2012

Kelvin Abdul, age 68, of Laurel, MD died at his home on Thursday, June 21, 2012. He was born May 29, 1944 in Trinidad, son of the late Ruby (Chase) and Norman Abdul. He is survived by his wife Patricia V. Abdul; children Nicole, Norma, Aiden, Natalie, Tracy, and Clinton; sisters Romain, Lorna, Yvonne, and Dianne; brother Ronald; and...

Harry Roland Coon

Harry Roland Coon

Jun 20, 2012

Harry Roland Coon Sr.

Born: December 12, 1942

Died: June 20, 2012

Harry R. Coon Sr., 69 passed away on Wednesday June 20, 2012 at Holy Cross Hospital. He was born on December 12, 1942 to the late Mildred & William Coon Sr. Harry was a resident of Laurel for over...

Terry Gee Curington

Terry Gee Curington

Jun 17, 2012

On June 17, 2012, Terry Gee Curington of Sykesville, MD departed this life. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon K. Watts; devoted children, Danette Fisher (Jady), Anthony Curington (Heidi), and Christopher Curington (Cindy); loving sister, Karen Clark (Dave) of Santa Rosa, CA, loving brother Kip of Seattle, WA, loving brother Kim (Nancy) of Poolesville, MD, in addition...

Edwin Stuart King, Lcdr, Usn, King

Edwin Stuart King, Lcdr, Usn, King

Jun 17, 2012

Edwin was born on June 12, 1923 and passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012.

Edwin was a resident of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Visitation

June 21, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, MD (301) 725-1690 Graveside Service

October 04, 2012 3:00...

Shirley F. Johnson

Shirley F. Johnson

Jun 16, 2012

Shirley F. Johnson, 77, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at her residence. She has been a Laurel resident for the past 50 years and was one of the original owners in MD City subdivision. She was born on December 12, 1934 in Carlisle, PA to the late John Stewart and Lulu Jane McAlister. She retired after 26...

Jetta Belle Parks Brown

Jetta Belle Parks Brown

Jun 16, 2012

JETTA BELLE PARKS BROWN April 7, 1929 - June 16, 2012

On June 16,2012 Jetta Belle Parks Brown, beloved daughter of the late Ernest C. Parks and Hilda H. Parks, passed away in Columbia, Md. of natural causes. She was 83 years old. Jetta Belle was born on April 7, 1929 in Pocomoke City, Md. Her family...

Glenn Wayne Feagin

Glenn Wayne Feagin

Jun 15, 2012

Glenn Wayne Feagin, 78, a Laurel resident for 41 years passed away on June 15, 2012 at his residence. He was born on September 8, 1933 in Paul, Alabama to the late Jesse and Eunice Feagin. He attended University of Alabama for two years and continued at University of Maryland where he received a Bachelor's degree in Military Studies...

Wallace James Etheridge

Wallace James Etheridge

Jun 14, 2012

Wallace James Etheridge of Severn, MD, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Cranberry Cottage Assisted Living in Arnold, MD, at the age of 73. Wallace was born in Quitman, GA and was the son of the late Anderson Etheridge and Hattie Hicks Etheridge.

Wallace is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Etheridge of Severn,...

Carol Arends

Carol Arends

Jun 13, 2012

Carol Arends of Laurel, MD passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD at the age of 69. Carol was born in Takoma Park, MD and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD in 1961.

Carol was retired. She had worked for the U.S. Army...

Francis Alfred O'Grady

Francis Alfred O'Grady

Jun 11, 2012

Francis Alfred O'Grady of Laurel MD passed away on his 87th birthday, June 11, 2012. Born in New York City in 1925, Frank was commissioned in the Navy during WWII. He retired from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as a Civil Engineer in 1986. He bred race horses and enjoyed going to the races, watching old movies, and visiting...

Richard Joseph Lyons

Richard Joseph Lyons

Jun 4, 2012

A memorial celebration for Richard Joseph (Bud) Lyons will be held at Resurection Of Our Lord Catholic Church on August 17, at 11 a.m. Bud passed away suddenly in May 2012.

Born April 8, 1955 in Washington, D.C. to Victor and Angela Lyons, Bud grew up in Palmer Park and Laurel, Maryland, and graduated high school from...

Leonarda Pasay "Baby" Caraan

Leonarda Pasay "Baby" Caraan

Jun 2, 2012

Mrs. Leonarda Pasay "Baby" Caraan passed away Saturday June 2, 2012 at Laurel Regional Hospital, in Maryland, at the age of 65. Leonard Pasay "Baby" Caraan was born August 8, 1946 in Cardona Rizal, Philippines the daughter of Alfonso and Camilla Pasay. She was united in marriage to Arturo C. Caraan on March 7, 1971 in Pandacan, Manila. They...

Philip E. Poe

Philip E. Poe

May 31, 2012

Philip E. Poe, 71, passed away on May 31, 2012 at Howard County General Hospital. He was born on September 19, 1940 to the late Charles and Margaret Poe. He was the youngest of 11 children. He has been a Laurel resident his whole life. Philip enjoyed fishing on the reservoirs, spending time with his family and friends especially...

Lonnie David White

Lonnie David White

May 29, 2012

Lonnie David White, 65, of Capitol Heights died May 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born on May 8, 1947 in Michigan to the late Floyd and Virgie Mae White. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967 until 1973. He worked for Coca Cola for 28 years and was a member of the VFW. In addition to...

Steven Wayne Needham

Steven Wayne Needham

May 29, 2012

Steven Wayne Needham, 57, of Laurel passed away on May 29, 2012 at his residence. He was born on July 22, 1954 to Dorothy Needham and the late James Needham in Cheverly, MD. He is survived by his wife Eileen Needham; brothers Gary and Brad Needham; sister Sherri Needham; nephew Michael Needham; and nieces Heather O'Bier and Erica Riley....

Terrie Ann Elmore

Terrie Ann Elmore

May 29, 2012

Terrie Ann Elmore a lifelong resident of Laurel, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2012 at the Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, Maryland.

Terrie was born on February 8, 1966 to Alice (nee Johnson) Bowen Scarbrough and the late Richard Allen Bowen. She attended Hammond High School and graduated in 1985. Soon after graduating she...

Wesley A. Knight

Wesley A. Knight

May 28, 2012

Funeral services for Wesley A. Knight are private at this time.

Christopher Shawn Kelley

Christopher Shawn Kelley

May 26, 2012

Husband of Suzanna W. Kelley; father of Ashtyn Elizabeth and Logan William Kelley; son of Patricia Lynn (Yawn) and Harry James Kelley.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Donaldson Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m.

For those wishing to assist the family with acts of service, please go...

William Day Ancell

William Day Ancell

May 22, 2012

Beloved wife of the late Dorothy Joyce Ancell. He worked for many years for the Laurel Furniture Company.

Visitation

May 27, 2012 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Donaldson Funeral Home, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue Laurel, MD (301) 725-1690 Funeral Service

May 27, 2012 2:30 PM

Ivy Hill Cemetery 1200 Sandy...

Steven R. Atkins Atkins

Steven R. Atkins Atkins

May 21, 2012

Steven R. Atkins, II recently of Columbia, Maryland, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Howard County General Hospital. Stevie was born on January 22, 1978 to Steven and Mandy Atkins.

Stevie was born and raised in the Laurel, Maryland area and graduated from Atholton High School in 1996. He was a coach for the...